Bachelor of Science Degree Leading to Certification in Mathematics/Secondary Education
Students in the Mathematics/Secondary Education B.S. program study 36 credits of humanities, science, and mathematics to satisfy core curriculum requirements of the University. They study another 11-12 credits of science and computer science to satisfy general requirements of the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology. An additional 6 credits of general college electives are required.
Building upon this foundation, students complete an additional 32 credits of mathematical coursework and 39 credits of educational coursework that develop the specialized knowledge and skills needed to teach mathematics.
The program guide below shows the courses and credits needed to complete a B.S. degree in Mathematics/Secondary Education.
Core Requirements (36)
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ENGL 150 |
English Composition I |
3 |
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ENGL 151 |
English Composition II |
3 |
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ENGL 218 |
Technical Writing |
3 |
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COPA 250 |
The Arts and Human Experience I |
3 |
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HIST 150 |
Introduction to the Study of History |
3 |
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MATH 180 |
College Algebra |
3 |
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NSET 101 |
Introduction to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology |
3 |
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POLS 250 |
Introduction to the Study of Government Systems |
3 |
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PSYC 150 |
Psychological Foundations |
3 |
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SOC 150 |
Sociological Foundations |
3 |
One course:
ENGL 250 | World Literature I | 3 |
ENGL 251 | World Literature II | 3 |
One course:
COPA 251 | The Arts and Human Experience II | 3 |
CINE 302 | Cinema | 3 |
Department General Requirements (11 - 12)
CMPS xxx | (computer programming language at 200+ level) | 3 - 4 |
One course:
BIOL 101 | General Biology I | 3 |
CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
PHYS 101 | Physics I | 3 |
One course:
BIOL 102 | General Biology II | 3 |
CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
PHYS 102 | Physics II | 3 |
One course:
BIOL 103 | General Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
CHEM 103 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
PHYS 103 | Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
One course:
BIOL 104 | General Biology Laboratory II | 1 |
CHEM 104 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
PHYS 104 | Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
Department Major Requirements (32)
MATH 175 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
MATH 185 | Trigonometry | 2 |
MATH 190 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 210 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 220 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
MATH 230 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
MATH 300 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 310 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH 340 | Modern Applied Algebra | 3 |
MATH 410 | Geometry | 3 |
Education Requirements (39)
EDUC 180 | Special Education and Inclusive Practices | 3 |
EDUC 225 | Diagnostic Teaching | 3 |
EDUC 228 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDUC 250 | Working with English Language Learners | 3 |
EDUC 280 | Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports | 3 |
EDUC 321 | Literacy and Learning in Secondary School | 3 |
EDUC 325 | Multicultural Diversity | 3 |
EDUC 380 | Differentiated Instructional Practices in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
EDUC 415 | Teaching in Secondary School | 3 |
EDUC 425 | Student Teaching Practicum | 12 |
General Electives (6)
Minimum Credits for B.S. Degree 124-125
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